Vintage Pearlesent Musical Tea Set Elegant 15 Piece Set Occupied Japan

The tea set is a vintage "Madonna" or "Fragonard Love Story" porcelain tea set, a popular style produced by various manufacturers in the mid-20th century. These sets are often associated with production in both Japan and East Germany (GDR). Key details about this style of tea set include: * Design: The set features a distinctive pearlescent or lusterware glaze and a romantic transferware scene, often referred to as the "Fragonard Love Story" design. * Origin: Sets like this were produced in Japan, including during the "Occupied Japan" period (1945-1952), as well as in Germany by makers like Kahla. * Musical Feature: Some versions of this specific "Madonna" style, such as those by the Japanese company Eiho, were indeed musical, featuring a music box mechanism in the base of the teapot. * Identification: The term "Occupied Japan" refers to items manufactured during the American occupation, and such pieces will typically have a specific mark on the base. The set pictured may or may not have this specific mark, but it is consistent with the style and era. Great Condition other than 2 cups have damage see pictures